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December 3, 2024

5147 US adults surveyed

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Under the U.S. Constitution, the president has the power to pardon or reduce prison sentences of any person convicted of a federal crime. In general, do you approve or disapprove of the president's power to pardon or commute the prison sentences of people convicted of federal crimes?

Conducted December 3, 2024

YouGov surveyed 5147 US adults

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Under the U.S. Constitution, the president has the power to pardon or reduce prison sentences of any person convicted of a federal crime. In general, do you approve or disapprove of the president's power to pardon or commute the prison sentences of people convicted of federal crimes?

Conducted December 3, 2024

YouGov surveyed 5147 US adults

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18%
39%
17%
11%
15%

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